Bucks County, Pennsylvania
68 ZIP codes · Avg score 39/100 · Grade F · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Bucks County: F.
Federal data flags serious home-safety risks for this ZIP.
Your top priority: see the breakdown below and consider a certified water filter. NSF certified filters →
Spanning 68 ZIP codes, Bucks County carries a low water safety grade - health-based violations appear in a significant share of areas.
How Bucks County Compares
How Bucks County Compares
Bucks County scores 18 points below the Pennsylvania state average (57/100) and 34 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,753, driven primarily by sea_level
70.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2026)
↓ Improving trendEPA violation counts by year across Bucks County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2023 with 24 violations. Past 5 years: 67 total (67 health-based). Health-based violations are declining versus the prior 2-year window.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,753
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
255,909 housing units in Bucks County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Bucks County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bucks County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Water systems serving Bucks County
8 community water systems serving Bucks County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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51 total water systems serve Bucks County.
Systems with the most violations in Bucks County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Bucks County
68 ZIP codes tracked in Bucks County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19021 | Croydon | 50 | D | 1 | $265K |
| 2 | 19030 | Fairless Hills | 50 | D | 74 (1 health) | $344K |
| 3 | 19054 | Levittown | 50 | D | 73 (1 health) | $330K |
| 4 | 19007 | Bristol | 49 | D | 3 | $265K |
| 5 | 19057 | Levittown | 49 | D | 3 | $300K |
| 6 | 18929 | Jamison | 48 | D | 6 | $605K |
| 7 | 19055 | Levittown | 48 | D | 7 | $275K |
| 8 | 18923 | Fountainville | 47 | D | 9 | $415K |
| 9 | 18932 | Line Lexington | 46 | D | 14 | $466K |
| 10 | 19056 | Levittown | 44 | D | 13 (5 health) | $360K |
| 11 | 18969 | Telford | 43 | D | 22 | $366K |
| 12 | 19017 | Chester Heights | 40 | D | 30 (1 health) | $554K |
| 13 | 19047 | Langhorne | 40 | D | 24 (5 health) | $441K |
| 14 | 18912 | Buckingham | 39 | F | 34 | $2000K |
| 15 | 18976 | Warrington | 38 | F | 35 | $502K |
| 16 | 18901 | Doylestown | 36 | F | 42 | $544K |
| 17 | 18977 | Washington Crossing | 36 | F | 42 | $713K |
| 18 | 18925 | Furlong | 35 | F | 46 | $669K |
| 19 | 19020 | Bensalem | 34 | F | 42 (6 health) | $344K |
| 20 | 18902 | Doylestown | 33 | F | 74 | $638K |
| 21 | 18914 | Chalfont | 33 | F | 168 | $477K |
| 22 | 18938 | New Hope | 33 | F | 97 | $702K |
| 23 | 18940 | Newtown | 33 | F | 147 | $623K |
| 24 | 18944 | Perkasie | 33 | F | 140 (1 health) | $411K |
| 25 | 18951 | Quakertown | 33 | F | 250 (8 health) | $339K |
| 26 | 18954 | Richboro | 33 | F | 107 | $585K |
| 27 | 18960 | Sellersville | 33 | F | 131 | $373K |
| 28 | 18966 | Southampton | 33 | F | 153 (3 health) | $467K |
| 29 | 18974 | Warminster | 33 | F | 273 | $407K |
| 30 | 19053 | Feasterville Trevose | 33 | F | 149 (6 health) | $382K |
| 31 | 19067 | Morrisville | 33 | F | 77 (1 health) | $483K |
| 32 | 18039 | Durham | — | — | — | |
| 33 | 18077 | Riegelsville | — | — | 61 (1 health) | $381K |
| 34 | 18081 | Springtown | — | — | — | |
| 35 | 18910 | Bedminster | — | — | — | |
| 36 | 18911 | Blooming Glen | — | — | — | |
| 37 | 18913 | Carversville | — | — | $1007K | |
| 38 | 18916 | Danboro | — | — | — | |
| 39 | 18920 | Erwinna | — | — | $607K | |
| 40 | 18921 | Ferndale | — | — | $385K | |
| 41 | 18922 | Forest Grove | — | — | — | |
| 42 | 18927 | Hilltown | — | — | 19 | — |
| 43 | 18928 | Holicong | — | — | — | |
| 44 | 18930 | Kintnersville | — | — | 58 (1 health) | $496K |
| 45 | 18931 | Lahaska | — | — | — | |
| 46 | 18933 | Lumberville | — | — | $1885K | |
| 47 | 18934 | Mechanicsville | — | — | — | |
| 48 | 18935 | Milford Square | — | — | $338K | |
| 49 | 18942 | Ottsville | — | — | 4 (1 health) | $486K |
| 50 | 18943 | Penns Park | — | — | — | |
| 51 | 18946 | Pineville | — | — | 34 | $632K |
| 52 | 18947 | Pipersville | — | — | 27 (1 health) | $604K |
| 53 | 18949 | Plumsteadville | — | — | — | |
| 54 | 18950 | Point Pleasant | — | — | — | |
| 55 | 18953 | Revere | — | — | — | |
| 56 | 18955 | Richlandtown | — | — | 31 | $316K |
| 57 | 18956 | Rushland | — | — | — | |
| 58 | 18962 | Silverdale | — | — | 19 | $346K |
| 59 | 18963 | Solebury | — | — | — | |
| 60 | 18968 | Spinnerstown | — | — | — | |
| 61 | 18970 | Trumbauersville | — | — | 91 (8 health) | $313K |
| 62 | 18972 | Upper Black Eddy | — | — | $455K | |
| 63 | 18980 | Wycombe | — | — | $550K | |
| 64 | 18981 | Zionhill | — | — | — | |
| 65 | 18991 | Warminster | — | — | — | |
| 66 | 19048 | Fort Washington | — | — | — | |
| 67 | 19049 | Fort Washington | — | — | — | |
| 68 | 19058 | Levittown | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bucks County
Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.
- Best Water Filters for PFAS — PFAS detected in 13 ZIP codes
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 70.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Overview
Bucks County in Pennsylvania covers 68 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of F (39/100) across 31 scored records.
40 of 40 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 19 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
What You Can Do
Bucks County has a grade of F. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
70.3% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.